India vs West Indies: Simmons Stuns Mumbai, 2016 World T20 Semi-Final
India were the hosts and made 192 for 2, with Virat Kohli in superb form. West Indies chased it down with two balls to spare.
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Match facts
| Competition | ICC World Twenty20 semi-final |
|---|---|
| Date | 31 March 2016 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Result | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
The story of the match
Kohli made 89 not out from 47 balls, and a home final looked likely. Lendl Simmons, who had only joined the squad as an injury replacement, had other plans.
Simmons was caught twice off no-balls, once off Ravichandran Ashwin and once off Hardik Pandya, and made India pay with 82 not out from 51 balls. Johnson Charles made 52, and Andre Russell smashed 43 not out from 20 balls before finishing the match with a six.
Key moments to watch for
- Kohli’s unbeaten 89
- Simmons survives two no-ball catches
- Charles’s 52
- Russell’s six to finish
Why it’s one of the greatest cricket matches ever
It knocked out the hosts and sent West Indies into the final, which they won three days later against England. The two no-ball reprieves are still remembered as a turning point.
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